Rapid-Response Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Java (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Java, SD, are being offered by Emergency Telecommunicator Services. This role focuses on handling urgent medical calls, gathering vital information, and coordinating emergency resources according to established protocols.

You may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, subject to training and certification requirements. Background checks, CPR, and potential EMS certifications may be required, with scheduling including overnight shifts

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• CPR certification and additional coursework may be required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for the exact qualifications and accepted certification providers.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm the patient's location, callback number, and access details
• Ask approved questions about the patient's condition
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in the assignment
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding personnel
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Job description

Emergency Medical Dispatcher opportunities in Java, SD, are being offered by Emergency Telecommunicator Services. This role focuses on handling urgent medical calls, gathering vital information, and coordinating emergency resources according to established protocols.

You may provide approved instructions before responders arrive, subject to training and certification requirements. Background checks, CPR, and potential EMS certifications may be required, with scheduling including overnight shifts